02571 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 02571 (Wareham, Massachusetts) pay a median of $4,416/year in property taxes on homes valued at $422,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.05%, which is 7% below the Massachusetts state average of 1.13%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 02571 is approximately $368, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Plymouth County. This is $1,316 less than the Massachusetts average of $5,732/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Massachusetts, 02571 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 02771 (1.04%) and 02763 (1.05%).

In Wareham, property taxes represent approximately 5.1% of the median household income of $87,302, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Massachusetts has no statewide property tax cap; Plymouth County assessments are set locally based on full market value at each triennial or annual revaluation cycle. Chapter 59 exemptions for seniors (65+), veterans, and surviving spouses can reduce assessed value—file with the Plymouth County Assessor's office before the application deadline (typically October 1) to lock in savings. Contact the Plymouth County Assessor to confirm your municipality's exemption eligibility and the Community Preservation Act surcharge amount, which varies by town.